Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
current-rating
noun
/ˈkɜːrənt ˈreɪtɪŋ/
Definition
The maximum amount of current a device or component can safely handle or conduct without risk of damage or failure.
Examples
- The current-rating of this transformer is 100 amps, which means it can handle up to that amount of current safely.
- Always check the current-rating of wires before installation to prevent overheating.
- The manufacturer’s manual specifies that the current-rating for this circuit breaker is 15 amps.
Meaning
Current rating indicates the safe operational level of electrical current a component can sustain.
Synonyms
- current capacity
- current limit
- rated current
